For the first few decades of his existence in the world of comic books, the. The killing joke provides an origin story for the supervillain the joker, loosely adapted from the 1951 story arc the man behind the red hood. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Batman giant gives joker a new origin story comic book.
In 1975 the clown price of crime became the very first villain to gain his own ongoing series. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman. Jan 31, 2015 scott snyder crafted an exciting new origin for batman in zero year and now the talented dc comics writer is tackling an origin story for the dark knights greatest adversary, the joker. Following the recent final trailer for the origin story of batmans arch nemesis, the excitement has been even higher. Janin art reveals a piece of jokers new girlfriends origin story.
Oct 09, 2019 the joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. The comic book also features a gallery of covers spotlighting key moments in the jokers history, along with a gallery of tribute from renowned comic artists such as kelley jones, ivan reis. The joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of batman. Which joker origin better suits dcs clown prince of crime. The jokers various origin stories, explained cinemablend. The silly, mustachetwirling, piethrowing joker of batman 66 quickly overtook the tragic figure implied by his comic book personas history and people stopped caring about whether or.
The joker is arguably the most psychotic character in comic book history. The many joker origin stories told throughout comic. Alan moore and brian bollands the killing joke offers a story that might be his life before he became the clown prince of crime. Outside of comic books, the origin of the joker has been shown on a number of occasions. Aug 22, 2017 comic book fans are getting seriously worked up about justannounced plans for a new origin movie around ubervillain the joker. While the killing joke is the most accepted comicbook origin of the joker, the desperate engineer is not the only version of the villains beginnings. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker.
Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. He also takes pleasure in his mothers abuse at the hands of his father. Wb didnt agree to this, however, a sequel to the joker is confirmed to be in development and phillips is also planning similar origin stories for 12 other villains. The joker movie in the works at dc films with todd phillips phillips will cowrite the untitled joker origin film with scott silver. The origin of the joker is a mystery, and it should be kept that way. Comic fans might feel like they missed something watching joker, out oct. Dc comics batman series has given us a new origin story for the joker, and we look at what it tell us about the villains story. The joker has had various possible origin stories during his decades of.
Joker wears its influences on its maroon sleeves, but it also carves its own gashes through the bloodsoaked landscape of contemporary comic book. Joker wears its influences on its maroon sleeves, but it also carves its own gashes through the bloodsoaked landscape of contemporary comic book movies, offering something that, despite teetering. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. In another retelling, the young joker collects the bones of animals he tortures. The anticipation for the standalone comic book movie joker has been high. Dc comics chief creative officer jim lee assures fans todd phillips joker does not contradict the characters comic book history. But for comic book fans, the most impressive thing about joker may be that it provides something thats never been definitively provided. The joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history.
Joaquin phoenix in early talks to play joker in origin movie. He was also ranked eighth on the greatest comic book character of all time list. In time, harley came to realize the joker was holding her back, and she struck out on her own. In the world of superheroes, everyone has an origin story, but the joker has resisted almost every attempt to give him a real backstory. In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal. Originally, it was a vat of chemicals that created the joker. Comic book fans are getting seriously worked up about justannounced plans for a new origin movie around ubervillain the joker. The joker lasted only 9 issues, focused on the rollicking rogues various misadventures and criminal endeavors. Jul 11, 2016 the lack of a definitive origin story has led to countless fan theories regarding the joker s origin, his name, and even his existence. Joker doesnt contradict the characters comic history. Everything about joker seems to be different from what we have come to expect with comic.
How joker trailer changes the comic book origin story. The fans made their nerd rage clear in blog posts and on twitter. The most lasting comicbook attempt at crafting a joker origin came. One of the most intriguing elements of the jokers character is. Todd phillips, the director of joker, has explained why the film is not a typical comic book origin movie. Oct 10, 2019 the man who would become the joker was originally a struggling standup comic trying to support his pregnant wife. Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. Batman just revealed the jokers true origin story screen rant. Whats the real origin of the joker, dcs most misunderstood. Joker director explains why the film is not a typical. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the atlantic. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book batman april 25, 1940, published by dc comics.
Aug 28, 2019 with joker, director todd phillips gives the comic book movie a dark new scorseseesque spin. Punchlines origin story unfolds in the jokers 80th anniversary oneshot, and cocreator james tynion gives a sneak peek as mikel janins art. Dennis oneil, who wrote the first issue of the series, recounted that i. The film follows the slow metamorphosis of reticent clown and. With joker, director todd phillips gives the comicbook movie a dark new scorseseesque spin. Thats perhaps the best word to sum up todd phillips joker a dc comics spinoff that serves as a solo origin story for batmans most. Instead, phillips takes pains to eschew those pulpy origins, borrowing. The supervillain first appeared in the debut issue of batman way back in 1940, and since then the joker has become one of the most iconic figures in all pop culture. The joker comic read the joker comic online in high quality.
The theory is based around the idea that the joker is secretly thomas wayne jr. Recent episodes of bruno hellers gotham have started to lay the groundwork for the origin of one of the comic book worlds most famous villains, the joker. Before todd phillips and joaquin phoenix unsettle audiences with joker this friday, we lay out the various origin stories throughout the characters history, dating back to the comics in 1940. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. One of the most intriguing elements of the joker s character is. While the killing joke is the most accepted comic book origin of the joker, the desperate engineer is not the only version of the villains beginnings. Aug 28, 2019 the silly, mustachetwirling, piethrowing joker of batman 66 quickly overtook the tragic figure implied by his comic book personas history and people stopped caring about whether or not batman. Were joker to lean into its comicbook inspiration, the broadness of arthurs characterization might be forgivable. This one is not really a joker origin story presented in a particular comic book, but rather an interesting and plausible theory that exploded in online community. Joker says his past is multiple choice, but he isnt narrating the book, and i see no reason to doubt that the origin we get is his. While the killing joke is the most accepted comicbook origin of the joker, the. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, frank millers the dark knight returns and its equally provocative sequel the dark knight strikes again get the oversized absolute treatment in a.
Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the joker later in the 1940s. Oct 01, 2019 comic fans might feel like they missed something watching joker, out oct. Oct 02, 2019 were joker to lean into its comicbook inspiration, the broadness of arthurs characterization might be forgivable. Serving as a villain and often a nemesis for batman across stories set in gotham city, the dc comics legend has never been. This book is a complete history of the greatest comic book villain of all time. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. It is batmans biggest foe who often leaves readers stunned and. Aug 31, 2019 the anticipation for the standalone comic book movie joker has been high. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the big. Joker 2019, we take a look at how dc comics writers have tried. More than any comicbook movie to date, joker, directed with a fierce commitment by todd phillips, eschews entertainment and dares to repel a sizable proportion of the potential audience.
The joker is a master criminal with a clownlike appearance, and is considered one of the most infamous criminals within gotham city. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. The process of joker going from comic book supervillain to all around cultural icon was of. As with most comic book characters, there are often reimaginings and different versions to a characters past. The chemicals inside dyed his hair white and bleached his skin. Sep 07, 2019 todd phillips, the director of joker, has explained why the film is not a typical comic book origin movie. An earlier video looked in detail at the origin provided in 1988s the killing.
How jokers bold vision could change comic book movies. More than any comic book movie to date, joker, directed with a fierce commitment by todd phillips, eschews entertainment and dares to repel a sizable proportion of the potential audience. She became an entrepreneur and a member of several slightly lessthanreputable super teams including the suicide squad, gotham citys allgirl gang the gotham city sirens and a traveling sideshow. Scott snyder crafted an exciting new origin for batman in zero year and now the talented dc comics writer is tackling an origin story for the dark knights greatest adversary, the joker. The jokers origin is presented via flashback, while simultaneously depicting his. The killing joke is a 1988 dc comics oneshot graphic novel featuring the characters batman and the joker written by alan moore and illustrated by brian bolland. Oct 07, 2019 the most lasting comic book attempt at crafting a joker origin came from one of the most acclaimed names in the medium, alan moore, who wrote the 1988 graphic novel batman. During this transitional period in the characters history, bill finger devised his most frequently cited origin story. In this inaugural version of his beginnings, its revealed that the.
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